"Wheel of Fortune" (1975) TV series 1975-????

Creator:

Merv Griffin

Seasons:

2 | 27 | unknown

Release Date:

19 September 1983 (USA)

Genre:

Family | Game-Show

Plot:

Pat Sajak hosts this game show, where contestants guess letters in mystery words and phrases. They win...

Plot Keywords:

Puzzle | Word Game | Kids And Family | Non Fiction

Awards:

Nominated for Primetime Emmy. Another 5 wins & 36 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Mon. Nov. 23	7:30 PM	ABC
Tue. Nov. 24	7:30 PM	ABC

Cast

Pat Sajak	...	Himself - Host / ... (59 episodes, 1983-2009)
Vanna White	...	Herself - Hostess / ... (59 episodes, 1983-2009)
Charlie O'Donnell	...	Himself - Announcer / ... (43 episodes, 1983-2009)

Also Known As:

Shoppers' Bazaar (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

USA:30 min (1975-) | USA:60 min (1975-1976)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono (1975-1983) | Stereo (1983-)

Certification:

USA:TV-G

Filming Locations:

Sony Pictures Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA

Company:

Califon Productions

Trivia:

The category "Same Name" was introduced in the 1988 season.

Quotes:

[Closing announcement 1994-1995]
Announcer: [copyright screen appears/drumroll plays] "Wheel of Fortune" is produced by Columbia/Tristar Television. Distributed by KingWorld.

Movie Connections:

Featured in Serial Mom (1994)

Soundtrack:

Changing Keys

Splendid fun to watch and play along with

I always make sure that I never miss this awesome game show. If I'm not at home when it comes on, I tape it to watch when I get home. It is my opinion that it is one of the best and most exciting game shows of all time. It's always fun to try and solve the puzzles and to see the contestants win big cash and prizes. It's very easy to see why this show has lasted for so many years and I hope it stays around for years to come.